OLS Program · Now Enrolling
Online Learning
& Certification in Olympic Weightlifting.
A comprehensive online educational program for Masters athletes,
coaches, and individuals seeking to develop their Olympic weightlifting
knowledge.
14 modules · Lifetime access
14
Modules
14
Modules
1
Master Coaches
2
Master Coaches
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Lifetime Access
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Lifetime Access
$349
One-Time
/ Course Details
Everything inside
the program.
14 modules developed by Michael covering the full arc from athlete assessment to long-term development.
Masters
Athletes
Adults competing or training in Olympic weightlifting who want a smarter, longevity-first system.
Coaches
Weightlifting, strength, and CrossFit coaches seeking a structured, certifiable curriculum.
Serious Lifters
Anyone committed to learning the snatch and clean & jerk from Olympic-level instruction.
OLS Program · Now Enrolling
01
Athlete Assessment
Screening mobility, structure, and readiness before loading the bar.
01
Athlete Assessment
Screening mobility, structure, and readiness before loading the bar.
02
Foundations & Setup
Stance, grip, and positions that every lift is built on.
02
Foundations & Setup
Stance, grip, and positions that every lift is built on.
03
Snatch Progressions
First pull, transition, and turnover, broken down phase by phase.
04
Clean Progressions
The pull, the receive, and locking in a rock-solid front rack.
04
Clean Progressions
The pull, the receive, and locking in a rock-solid front rack.
05
The Jerk
Dip, drive, split, and recovery for a consistent overhead finish.
05
The Jerk
Dip, drive, split, and recovery for a consistent overhead finish.
06
Positional Strength
Accessory work that bulletproofs every position under load.
07
Programming Principles
Structuring a week, a block, and a full training cycle.
07
Programming Principles
Structuring a week, a block, and a full training cycle.
08
Masters Programming
Adapting volume, intensity, and recovery for adult athletes
08
Masters Programming
Adapting volume, intensity, and recovery for adult athletes
09
Competition Prep
Peaking, warmups, and platform strategy for meet day.
10
Cues & Coaching Language
The verbal and mental tools Coach Cohen uses with Olympians.
10
Cues & Coaching Language
The verbal and mental tools Coach Cohen uses with Olympians.
Nutrition · Mobility · Recovery · Longevity
Nutrition
Fueling training, recovery, and body composition for adult lifters.
Mobility
Position-specific work to keep the snatch and jerk pain-free.
Recovery
Sleep, deloads, and daily habits that let you train hard for decades.
Longevity
Long-term athletic development — training that keeps you competing.
Certification
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon finishing all 14 modules and the end-of-course assessment. Suitable for coaches building an Olympic weightlifting credential.
Certification
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon finishing all 14 modules and the end-of-course assessment. Suitable for coaches building an Olympic weightlifting credential.
Access
Lifetime, self-paced
One-time purchase. Watch every module on any device, revisit at any time, and follow along with downloadable programming resources.
Price
$349 USD
Single one-time payment. No subscription. All 14 modules and course materials included.
/ Your Instructors
Michael Cohen.
A lifetimes on the platform. One of the most respected voices in American Olympic weightlifting.
3× Olympian (Athlete & Head Coach) · Founder, Team Savannah
Michael Cohen is a native of Savannah, Georgia and one of the few figures in any sport to reach the Olympics as both an athlete and a coach. He made the 1980 U.S. Olympic Team as a lifter and returned to the Olympic stage as Head Coach of the 2000 and 2004 U.S. Women's Weightlifting Teams. In 1988 he founded Team Savannah, which has dominated American weightlifting for over two decades — producing National, World, and Olympic athletes. Michael is the only American coach to have athletes medal at Junior Worlds, Senior Worlds, Master Worlds, Pan-Am Championships, Pan-Am Games, and the Olympics.
1980 U.S. Olympic Team (Athlete)
2000 & 2004 U.S. Olympic Team — Women's Weightlifting Head Coach
1998 & 1999 USA Weightlifting Coach of the Year
17× USA National Masters Champion
Masters World Champion & Grand Slam Winner
4× Maccabi Team (4 Gold)
USA Senior World Team (1981, 1982, 1983, 1986)
1983 & 1986 USA National Champion
Founder, Team Savannah Weightlifting (1988)
43 Senior National, 82 Jr National, 41 Youth National Champions produced
31 Jr World, 9 Senior World, 4 Youth World Team members produced — plus 3 Olympians
Director of S&C, National Wheelchair Basketball Assn. (2× Rio 2016 Gold)
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